We won! My better-half and I are the 2012 Central Arkansas Dutch Oven Champions! We were absolutely taken by suprise when the final results were announced. I have never been more shocked in my life and am so proud to … Continue reading →

Our final entry in the IDOS Three-Pot Cookoff in Morrilton, Arkansas, was one we’ve prepared many times and love the delicious and beautiful result. We hoped it would be a winner! We’ve made bacon-wrapped stuffed turkey breast several times since … Continue reading →

When Steve and I decided to make a four-layer carrot cake (based on techniques and recipe from the May/June 2012 issue of Cook’s Illustrated) for our dessert entry at the IDOS 3-Pot Cookoff in Morrilton Arkansas, we knew we were in for a … Continue reading →

Steve and I had a memorable time this past weekend in Morrilton, Arkansas, cooking in the Central Arkansas Dutch Oven Championship. We have been talking about competing in a cook off for a long time, so after many practice runs … Continue reading →

The mini Margarita Cheesecakes turned out perfectly! I baked these in my kitchen oven, not in our Big Griz, but if I do make these for the cookoff, here is what they will look like in the dutch oven. I … Continue reading →